Privileged Elevation
Privileged Elevation is the temporary granting of higher-level access for a specific administrative or sensitive task.
Definition
Privileged Elevation is the controlled increase of access rights beyond a user's normal baseline so that the user can perform a specific operational, technical, or emergency task. Good PAM design ensures that such elevation is scoped, time-bounded, approved when necessary, and fully auditable.
Why it matters
Privileged Elevation limits the window and scope of administrative power.
The Ariovis perspective
Least privilege is an operating model, not a one-off cleanup. Access must be justified, limited in scope and duration, traceable and removable when the context changes.
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Common pitfalls
- A common pitfall is granting elevation without time limits or automatic revocation.
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